This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful; in a word, more alive. ~ Alice Waters
Welcome to “Paths of Heart“- a high spirited, heart-centered community where we gather together in music, poetry, commentary, and dialogue to create and nurture joy, compassion, gratitude, and love – in our own lives and throughout the world. Paths of Heart is a 501(c)(3) Human Services/Educational non-profit organization that uses the arts, especially, to encourage and propel seekers of a better, more peaceful world to find ways to serve, while becoming more kind and compassionate human beings.
We welcome you as we collectively and individually explore the sweet mysteries of life – this is an invitation into co-creation! Our gatherings are most every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at 117 Evans Drive in north Fort Collins. Childcare is available (please let us know ahead of time so we can make arrangements).
We hope our paths cross soon!
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Sunday,
December 2nd
The Light Inside
This Sunday evening is the start of Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. Many traditions from around the world also embody this central theme of light as we approach the Winter Solstice and the longest night of the year. We’ll discuss how we can all be ‘bright lights’ for ourselves and others, and also share stories of our experiences with the YOU MATTER cards, as this year’s “Marathon” draws to a close. We hope you can join us!
“Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.” ~ Desiderius Erasmus
“These are the darkest days of the year, and it’s no coincidence that the flickering flames of the menorah, the twinkling lights on the tree and the Kwanzaa candelabrum all harken to the human need for the comfort of light.” ~ Tracy Grant
“There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”
~ Edith Wharton
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Looking Ahead/Notes of Interest
You Matter Marathon – Throughout the month of November, Paths of Heart has been an ambassador and participant in this global initiative that creates positive connections between individuals and within communities. This Sunday, we’ll be sharing our experiences with our “You Matter” cards. Here is a short video explaining the You Matter Marathon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by97UBYpSpw
You are also invited to share your experiences with the cards on the You Matter Marathon Facebook Page!
We had a very successful #GivingTuesday fundraising campaign on Facebook and are confident that many of your donations were matched by Facebook and Paypal (we’ll find out soon!). Thank you so much for your contributions!!
#ColoradoGivesDay, this coming Tuesday, December 4th, is another opportunity to show your love for Paths of Heart. Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. Though Paths of Heart is not a “big enough” non-profit to qualify for inclusion on the “Colorado Gives” website, we do encourage you to think about us on that day and to consider donating through our own website https://pathsofheart.org Thank you so much for your generosity!
Monday, December 24th, 7 pm – Our Annual Christmas Eve Celebration with music, poetry, and readings from a variety of holiday traditions around the world.
King Soopers Neighborhood Reward Gift Cards – We gratefully received our second Reward check from King Soopers last week! We encourage and appreciate your participation in this fundraising gift card program. When you use your Paths of Heart Gift Card at King Soopers, 5% of your total purchases are rewarded to Paths of Heart. It does not cost you anything extra – simply load your gift card at the check-out with any amount (up to $500) before you buy your groceries. We have cards with an initial amount of $10 loaded on them. This is a really easy way to support Paths of Heart! Thank you!
We invite you to visit our website, www.pathsofheart.org. There you’ll find past newsletters, a newsletter sign-up form, more about our organization, a photo gallery, and a ‘donate’ button, for those who prefer to donate to our non-profit with a credit card . Stop by for a visit and please share with friends!
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‘Gratitudes’
We are so grateful for those who took time out of their day last Tuesday to donate to Paths of Heart on #GivingTuesday! We will lovingly use these funds to facilitate and further the mission of Paths of Heart – creating and nurturing peace, joy, gratitude, compassion, and love in ourselves and in the world. We are excited for the coming year and look forward to expanding our programs with more guest speakers, musicians, special events, and service projects!
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” – Amy Collette
What are you grateful for today?
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Other Details….
If this has been forwarded to you by a friend and you would like to join us, we encourage you to add your name to our newsletter list, as schedules do occasionally change,and we like to keep you informed of topics and special events as well. Just visit our website www.pathsofheart.org and click the newsletter sign-up link. If you know of other interested and kind-hearted souls, please refer them to our website, or they may also contact us by email: info@pathsofheart.org or by phone: 970-484-9600, to learn more about our organization. Thanks!
* CAR-EOGRAPHY * You may park in the driveway, as well as diagonally along the north side of our property. Should those areas become full, please park out on Hwy 1, which has plenty of space and a nice wide shoulder. Please watch for cars as you are exiting and entering your vehicle, though! The carport area is reserved for folks with special parking needs. Out of respect for our neighbors, we ask that you kindly refrain from parking on Evans Drive beyond our property line. Car pooling is encouraged. We also have a bike rack for cyclists!
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Yoga with Heart!
We do yoga here in our “community space” on Mondays and Wednesdays. All levels are welcome to participate. Let us know if you’re interested in joining this heart centered practice!
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